Papyrus boat at lake Tana
Extraordinary Ethiopia Tours
- Office In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2019)
- Member Of:
- ETOA & Lalibela & Surrounding Guide association
- Tour Types:
- Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $400 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email TLhalefo | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Beyond Extraordinary!!
There really isn’t enough I can say to describe the kindness, care and intelligence Maereg and his company gift to visitors in Ethiopia. I have been with them three times there now, and every day blows my mind – in all the best ways.
Not only do the staff and drivers know everything you may be interested in about their country, they are devoted to their communities and business. They solve problems, refine itineraries, search for fuel, and protect your safety above all else.
My visit to Lalibela was the climax of my trips to Ethiopia. The Orthodox Church there is profoundly supported everywhere, and guides so many people to generosity and inclusion, it is truly extraordinary. I am not a religious person myself, and it takes a leap of faith to believe the rock churches were built in just 20 years (I’m sure one day this will be re-examined, but faithful people there cling to the legend and would prefer to not see such evidence), but being in those awesome places with a guide who really understands and believes in their importance and meaning made the trip worthwhile.
Extraordinary Ethiopia Tours has its own 4X4 vehicle now, and they are moving forward with business plans despite the war that is crippling tourism everywhere. If you know Maereg, or his brother Abayu (the ‘Mayor of Addis’), then you also know their friends and circles. This is probably one of their greatest strengths. When I visit, I feel like a brother, a partner, a respected visitor and an honored guest. With inside access to unexpected and awesome experiences daily.
Travelling in Ethiopia is never easy; it is one of the most challenging countries I have visited. It requires patience, attention, willpower and physical ability. Having said that, even at 62 I manage somehow because Mareg, Abauy and their associates guide my body and spirit. I have learned so much from them, I know we will be brothers forever.
I recommend them without reservation. You can not find a better tour agent than Extraordinary Ethiopia Tours!
